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Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended
GGolden Tulip·Flavours Instant Benefit Programme·Hotels
📍Grand Sudirman Balikpapan Jln Jend Sudirman No 7 · Balikpapan ↗
📞+62542733999·Official site ↗
2010 opened · 2019 renovated· 150 rooms· Check-in 02:00 PM / out 12:00 PM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Free beach shuttleHealth or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolAll 60 facilities +
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Indulge in a visit to the spa and enjoy a massage. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also offers concierge services, on-site shopping, and wedding services. The hotel's restaurant, The East, serves lunch, dinner, and brunch. A coffee shop/cafe and room service (during limited hours) are also available. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served daily for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Balikpapan? This hotel has 624 square feet (58 square meters) of space, including conference space and a meeting room. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge (24 hours). The 185 air-conditioned guest rooms feature refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access and satellite programming are provided. Private bathrooms with showers offer complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include phones, laptop-compatible safes, and desks. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Plaza Balikpapan - 0. 7 km / 0. 5 mi, Ruko Bandar - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi, Bekapai Garden - 1. 6 km / 1 mi, Aquaboom Waterpark - 1. 6 km / 1 mi, E Walk - 1. 6 km / 1 mi, BSB Beach - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi, Pentacity Mall - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi, Masjid Agung At-Taqwa - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi, Kemala Beach - 3. 1 km / 1. 9 mi, Monument Perjuangan Rakyat - 3. 2 km / 2 mi, Pantai Monpera - 3. 2 km / 2 mi, Pantai Banua Patra - 3. 7 km / 2. 3 mi, Manggar Sari Beach - 19. 6 km / 12. 2 mi, Nipah-Nipah Beach - 19. 6 km / 12. 2 mi, Pantai Corong - 36. 2 km / 22. 5 mi. The nearest major airport is Balikpapan (BPN-Sepinggan Intl. ) - 8. 2 km / 5 mi.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 299 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-09

Guests praise the sea views, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and varied breakfast. Common complaints include aging facilities, long elevator waits, occasional cleanliness issues, and slow check-in.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1
Value8.7
Service8.6
Facilities8.6
Cleanliness8.6
Surroundings8.4
＋ PraisedSpacious and comfortable rooms · Beautiful sea views · Good value for money · Friendly staff attitude
－ ComplaintsAging facilities · Long elevator wait times · Poor hygiene conditions · Inefficient breakfast service

KEYSuitable for families seeking sea views and space. Avoid peak check-in times and expect older facilities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What amenities are nearby?＋
Located in the heart of Balikpapan's Grand Sudirman Complex, it is a short drive from Sepinggan International Airport with easy access to malls, beaches, and dining.
diningWhat is the breakfast situation like?＋
Breakfast is widely praised as varied and delicious. The hotel features a restaurant and room service, catering to diverse dietary needs.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋
Highly suitable. It allows children, offers family rooms and spacious apartment-style suites with kitchens. Families appreciate the sea views and breakfast, though some facilities may show age.
businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋
Business guests appreciate the spacious, apartment-like rooms and sea views. However, expect long queues during peak check-in/out times and potential maintenance issues in some rooms.
coupleWhat are the pros and cons for couples?＋
Pros include spacious rooms, excellent sea views, and friendly staff. Cons involve poor soundproofing, aging facilities, loose pool management, and occasional cleanliness issues.
roomWhat are the features of the room types and facilities?＋
Features modern suites and apartments with contemporary decor, fully equipped kitchenettes, AC, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Rooms are generally spacious, with some offering sea views.
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